Swollen river hampers search for missing man


KUALA LUMPUR: Search and rescue (SAR) teams are facing challenging conditions in the search for a man swept away by a sudden surge in the Klang River near the Saloma Link on Monday, as the water level has risen to nearly six metres following a downpour yesterday morning.

Dang Wangi district OCPD Asst Comm Sazalee Adam said the search for the 34-year-old victim will be expanded in stages along the river’s flow towards Shah Alam, Selangor.

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